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The IBA: "got game?"

The IBA: “got game?”

February 21, 2025

Sweden Not Unlike Wisconsin in Many Ways

Sweden Not Unlike Wisconsin in Many Ways

Cornelia Larsson February 13, 2025

As a Swedish exchange student who came to Wisconsin at 18 years of age, experiencing winter in Wisconsin has been alike but different in many ways. Wisconsin and Sweden are on two different continents,...

Brett Weiss holding his book that he wrote.

Gaming Culture is Ever-Evolving

Everett Stremkowski February 13, 2025

Video game culture is ever-evolving, and despite the decline in some games and platforms, remains vibrant and active among students and even some staff members. Physics teacher Jordan Dobbe plays a...

Mr. Lynch coming up with lesson plans

Teachers Also Dream of Spring Break

Whytni Venne February 12, 2025

What are the Amherst High School’s staff up to for spring break this year? Well, one of our Spanish teachers, Profe Van Sluys is planning on traveling around Wisconsin and visiting the state parks....

Amherst Questioned: Flowers or Chocolate?

Amherst Questioned: Flowers or Chocolate?

Naomi Bohm February 12, 2025

With the celebration of Valentine's Day, flowers and chocolates are the minds of many which begs the question, "Would you rather get flowers or chocolates?" “I’d rather receive flowers because I could...

A Deep Dive into Sports Students Would Like to Add

A Deep Dive into Sports Students Would Like to Add

Solomon Daniel Towne February 12, 2025

With the expansion of Amherst and its options for students, students were recently asked if there were any sports or clubs that they think should be added to the school’s curriculum? And why that certain...

Virtual School Days Preferred over Make-up Days

Virtual School Days Preferred over Make-up Days

Jacob Scipior, enter February 11, 2025

School districts are increasingly turn to online learning at least when it comes to major storms, signaling an end to traditional snow days. With winter being the season, schools are closing due to...

Falcons Oppose Socks with Sandals

Falcons Oppose Socks with Sandals

Katie Lechton February 11, 2025

With winter being in the stage of changing temperatures, students have to change what they wear in order to be best suited with the elements. This pertains to footwear especially as more students have...

What is Holiday Break Like for You?

What is Holiday Break Like for You?

Angelina Wachowiak January 3, 2025

Holiday break is a beloved time of year for many people. The ability to stay home from school or work, spending time with family, making gifts for others, and even just relaxing makes the wait worth it....

Mr. Van Lannen's favorite Christmas toys as a kid are Evel Knievel and the Six Million Dollar Man. (In truth, they are still his favorites.)

Our Most Memorable Christmas Toys

December 16, 2024

What's the best Christmas gift toy you've ever received? "Either an Evel Knievel action figure and his motorcycle or a Six Million Dollar Man doll. I still have them both. The day Lee Majors...

Teachers Have Ideas Too

Teachers Have Ideas Too

Tiris Byrd December 16, 2024

Teachers. The people behind our life education. They are the people who give us the information to make sure we grow up to be adequately educated people. However, due to their job, we often forget...

FBLA Still Going Strong Despite Changes

FBLA Still Going Strong Despite Changes

Faith Sopa December 16, 2024

When former FBLA advisor Travis Zelmer took a position in a different school district last summer, FBLA had to find a new advisor. Luckily, we found two -- Jarrett Davidson and Hunter Warner. Despite...

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